Quilia vs Hona: 2026 Comparison
Compare Quilia and Hona for law firms. See features, pricing, and which solution is right for your practice.
Quilia is a native mobile app. Hona sends text reminders that open a web browser. With Quilia, clients download the app and start entering information within minutes—your staff doesn't lift a finger.
What Hona offers: Hona sends text message reminders that open a web browser for clients to interact with. It's not a native mobile app. Both platforms integrate with major CMS systems and offer educational content.
What Your Clients Can Do
Quilia turns passive clients into active participants. Here's what clients can actually do in each platform.
| Client Action | Quilia | Hona |
|---|---|---|
| Use a dedicated mobile app (not web browser) | ✓ | Web only |
| Log medical appointments and treatments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Start entering information immediately after invite | ✓ | Requires setup |
| Upload photos and documents when prompted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Use app in their native language (10+) | ✓ | Limited |
| Watch educational videos about their case | ✓ | ✓ |
| Get both SMS and push notifications | ✓ | SMS only |
| Message their legal team securely | ✓ | ✓ |
How Quilia Automates Client Engagement
Every client action is work your team didn't have to do. Here's what happens automatically with Quilia.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Quilia | Hona | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Mobile App | ✓ | Web browser | high |
| Zero-Effort Onboarding | Invite and done | Requires config | high |
| Treatment Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | high |
| Instant Client Productivity | ✓ | Limited | high |
| SMS + Push Notifications | Both | SMS only | medium |
| Multilingual Support (10+) | ✓ | Limited | medium |
| Daily Feed Updates | ✓ | ✗ | high |
| Educational Videos | ✓ | ✓ | medium |
Pros and Cons
Quilia Advantages
- ✓Native mobile app vs web browser
- ✓Zero-effort onboarding—invite and done
- ✓Clients productive in minutes without training
- ✓Treatment tracking for PI cases
- ✓Both SMS and push notifications
Hona Advantages
- •Hona has been in market longer
- •Hona has similar CMS integrations
- •Hona also offers educational videos
Our Verdict
The difference is simple: Quilia is a native app where clients start working immediately after an invite. Hona uses text-to-web. For PI firms, Quilia's treatment tracking and zero-effort onboarding mean clients become productive teammates from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between Quilia and Hona?
Quilia is a native mobile app clients download and use immediately. Hona sends text reminders that open a web browser. With Quilia, you send an invite and the client starts entering information right away—no training, no explanation needed.
How long does it take for a client to start using Quilia?
Minutes. Real example: A firm invited their first client during our initial 15-minute call. Before the call ended, the client had downloaded the app, logged in, and added 30+ pieces of information. No staff involvement beyond sending the invite.
Does Hona have a mobile app?
Hona uses text messages that link to a web browser experience. Quilia is a dedicated mobile app with both SMS and push notifications, offline access, and a native interface clients find easier to use.
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